Morocco maintains African football crown—discover the rankings shake-up
Morocco has maintained its status as the top-ranked African nation in the latest FIFA rankings released on November 28, 2024.
Despite slipping from 13th to 14th globally, the African nation maintained the lead spot. This change follows Uruguay's significant rise in the rankings, attributed to their strong performances, moving them to 11th place.
Morocco secured victories in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, defeating Gabon 5-1 and Lesotho 7-0, but these results weren't sufficient to hold their position amidst the competition.
According to CAF, Algeria has ascended to fourth in Africa, surpassing Nigeria. During the international break, Nigeria faced disappointing results, with a draw against Benin and a loss to Rwanda, leading to a drop from 36th to 44th globally. Algeria managed a convincing 5-1 win over Liberia, which helped them maintain their global ranking despite a minor point reduction.
Niger made significant gains this month, climbing nine places in the rankings after impressive victories over Sudan (4-0) and Ghana (2-1), resulting in a net gain of 31.23 points. This leap marks Niger as the standout performer among African nations.
Meanwhile, Senegal's position has strengthened, moving up three places to 17th globally, reinforced by victories over Burkina Faso and Burundi. Comoros also continues to impress, climbing five places to reach 103rd worldwide after qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, further highlighting their development on the international football stage.
The updated ranking positions Morocco at the forefront of African football, closely followed by Senegal and Egypt in a highly competitive landscape.
